Inland Empire Day Laborer (Organizer-in-Training)

Department: Worker Rights Department

Reports to: To be determined . . .

Location: Inland Empire Region (Pomona, San Bernardino, Riverside)

Classification: Full-Time (40 hours/week), Non-Exempt

Compensation: $23.00 per hour

Who We Are:

Pomona Economic Opportunity Center’s (PEOC) mission is to empower low-wage immigrant workers in Pomona and across the Inland Empire (IE) – Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. We work towards a vision of a more just, equitable, healthier, safer, and welcoming society for immigrants and low-wage workers where they are no longer invisible or silenced, have a positive relationship with formal institutions, and have a more effective voice with policymakers in a society where all people have ample opportunity to thrive. We further our values of dignity, accountability, and justice through our three areas of work: Worker Rights (WR), Immigrant Rights (IR), and Housing Justice (HJ).

About the Pomona DLC:

Since 1998, the Pomona Day Labor Center (DLC) has provided a safe place and second home for recent immigrants to access services, find employment opportunities, and learn new skills to improve their lives. We aim to provide our base of day laborers and household workers an opportunity to find safe work at a fair wage, obtain new trades/skills that improve their employability and quality of life, and organize/advocate for themselves regarding policies that directly impact their lives.

Position Summary:

The Inland Empire Day Laborer Organizer-In-Training (OIT) is a full-time, entry-level position at the Pomona Economic Opportunity Center (PEOC) designed for individuals who are passionate about advancing immigrant worker justice. This position focuses on supporting the organizing and advocacy efforts of day laborers across the Inland Empire region, with a primary focus on construction, landscaping, and general labor industries.

The Day Laborer OIT will be guided by experienced organizers, participate in hands-on training, help grow worker committees, develop leadership, and advance local campaigns. This is part of PEOC’s commitment to building grassroots leadership among immigrant workers and developing the next generation of movement organizers from the day laborer community.

This is an entry-level position within our Organizer Training Program, aimed at providing the skills and experience necessary to become a lead organizer. The Day Laborer OIT will receive weekly supervision, and participate in monthly political education and organizer development sessions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct consistent outreach to day labor corners, hiring sites, and job centers across Pomona, San Bernardino, and Riverside
• Build relationships with day laborers and potential worker leaders through one-on-one conversations and group meetings
• Facilitate and support worker-led meetings, including setting agendas, organizing turnout, and documenting decisions
• Help implement the PEOC’s Ladder of Engagement model for worker leadership development
• Assist in filing and documenting wage theft complaints and retaliation cases
• Participate in regional campaigns to expand worker protections, including Safe Hiring Zones near Home Depots
• Track member participation and campaign progress using PEOC’s Worker Rights database called Action Network and Action Builder
• Work collaboratively with PEOC’s team of organizers
• Attend and participate in all required staff meetings, trainings, and retreats

Qualifications:

• Experience in or commitment to immigrant rights, labor rights, or community organizing
• Must be available for early morning hours (e.g., 6:00 AM–11:00 AM), and some evening or weekend hours, as needed
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lived experience as a day laborer or low-wage worker is highly valued
• Basic digital skills (texting, emailing, using apps and databases) or willingness to learn

Physical Demands:

Employees must be able to maneuver throughout the community in various locations of unknown accessibility and do phone or computer work for blocks of time. They must also be able to lift and move paperwork and files up to twenty (20) pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment:

A modular building located next to the 71 Freeway serves as the office; street corners and parking lots where day laborers congregate, and neighborhood door-to-door knocking on occasion.

To Apply:

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter to jobs@pomonadaylabor.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

PEOC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetics, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.